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16 December 2024

A Wrapped Gift – Holiday Poison Safety

Emily Alcohol, Cannabis, Carbon Monoxide, Food Poisoning, Holiday Safety, Plants, Toy Safety, Traveling Leave a Comment
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As we quickly approach the holiday season, we’d like to take a moment to share something with you – a wrapped gift of all the resources we have created over the years to ensure you and your family have a poison-safe holiday season!

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26 January 2023

Food Safety for the Big Game

Emily Alcohol, Cannabis, Food Poisoning, Food Safety Leave a Comment
Appetizers on the table for the football party.

Gearing up for the big game? Whether you are watching with your family or having a party with friends, don’t invite food poisoning to the watch party!

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28 July 2020

Mixing Medicines with Alcohol

Guest Staff Adults, Alcohol, Medicine, Medicine Safety, Older Adults Leave a Comment
A group of hands holding alcoholic drinks for a cheers

“My doctor just gave me a new medicine to take; can I drink alcohol with it?” This is how many conversations begin at the Maryland Poison Center. The answer to the question can vary depending on the medicine.

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27 March 2020

Hand Sanitizer Safety

Emily Adults, Alcohol, Children, Hand Sanitizer, Poison Exposures, Pre-Teens, Teens Leave a Comment
Hand getting a pump of hand sanitizer from bottle

While hand sanitizer can be harmful if swallowed, it is safe and effective when used in the correct amount and correct way.

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24 February 2020

What’s in Your House? Bathroom Edition

Emily Alcohol, Cleaning Products, Home, Medicine, Personal Care Products Leave a Comment
A blog series showing rooms of a house with different products highlighted in each.

Welcome to the third edition of our home safety series. More than 90% of poisonings happen in the home. Keep an eye out for these potential poisons in your bathroom, and make sure you use and store them safely.

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11 February 2020

What’s in Your House? Family Room Edition

Emily Alcohol, Button Batteries, Carbon Monoxide, Cigarettes, E-cigarettes, Home, Plants Leave a Comment
A blog series showing rooms of a house with different products highlighted in each.

Welcome to the second edition of our home safety series. More than 90% of poisonings happen in the home. Keep an eye out for these potential poisons in your family room, and make sure you use and store them safely.

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29 January 2020

What’s in Your House? Kitchen Edition

Emily Alcohol, Cleaning Products, Food Poisoning, Home, Medicine Leave a Comment
A blog series showing rooms of a house with different products highlighted in each.

Welcome to the first edition of our home safety series. More than 90% of poisonings happen in the home. Keep an eye out for these potential poisons in your kitchen, and make sure you use and store them safely.

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18 December 2018

Alcohol: Is It Hiding in Your Home?

Emily Alcohol, Hand Sanitizer, Medicine, Personal Care Products Leave a Comment
Four photo collage featuring liquid medication, essential oil, hand sanitizer, and mouthwash.

Think about how many places in your home where alcohol can be found. The obvious place is the liquor cabinet. But, what about the less obvious places? Read more to learn about the hidden sources of alcohol in our homes.

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10 October 2017

5 substances misused by pre-teens and teens

Angel Alcohol, Cannabis, Medicine, Parents, Pre-Teens, Teens Leave a Comment
Mother Talking With Teenage Daughter On Sofa

Parents, do you feel like you are always one-step behind your kids when it comes to their knowledge of the world they live in?  If so, you’re not alone! Evidence shows children whose parents talk to them about substance abuse

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